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BJ56 JCO

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,314 mi
Last recorded132,314 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 JCO
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 132,314 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

One centre brake light inop.

Fail 10 Jul 2020 132,314 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

One centre brake light inop.

Pass 8 May 2019 121,034 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges close to legal limit.

Fail 8 May 2019 121,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on edges close to legal limit.

Pass 2 May 2018 109,237 miles

Slight warp on offside park brake.

Fail 2 May 2018 109,237 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine under tray insecure.

Slight warp on offside park brake.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 97,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 89,547 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 81,754 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 81,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 May 2014 74,351 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,151 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 61,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,530 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 50,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,137 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 40,895 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 31,208 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 31,208 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Chrysler Pt Cruiser?

Based on 279,642 MOT tests across 18,504 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
5,599
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
18,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 18,061
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 16,572
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,501
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,633
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,390
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BJ56 JCO is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 55,779 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chrysler Pt Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 18,061 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ56 JCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Pt Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ56 JCO is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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